The Steaming Pot - Easy vegetarian recipes from India

Masoor dal pakodi – with red lentil as starring ingredient, this crunchy snack-time goodie also doubles up as a curry dumpling (badi). Learn how to make these delicious fritters.

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Avengers: Infinity War famously declared "We Will Deep Fry Your Kebab".

This kachche kele ke kebab recipe duly follows that memo.

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Puffed and crisp, a poori is the epicure’s delight – a delicious bread to accompany potato curry, chhole or aamras. While chapatis are everyday fare, pooris sit proudly as the "special occasion" treat.

Pooris aren’t so easy to make, though, are they? I say they are, once you’ve learnt the ropes.

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If you love French fries but avoid them for health’s sake, here’s a way to prepare them without deep frying. The result is spectacular!

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This side dish of quick tasty onion fry is perfectly suited for a work-night meal. It uses few ingredients, doesn’t need much cooking time and, with its delicate honey soy dressing, is so flavorful you’d hardly believe it can be put together so effortlessly.

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In the mood for a crispy spicy side dish with your simple roti and dal? Here comes the perfect recipe for you – (raw banana) plantain fry. (more…)